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Elderberry

Sambucus nigra · Extract

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a nutraceutical permitted for use in nutraceuticals and health supplements under India's FSSAI framework. Regulyze tracks its regulatory status, limits and label requirements across regulatory frameworks.

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Regulatory status

FrameworkStatusLimitSourceLast reviewed
India — FSSAI Permitted As specified / GMP FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 2026-06-20

Coverage for the USA (FDA), EU (EFSA), UK, GCC and ASEAN is being added — this page updates automatically as frameworks are assessed.

About Elderberry

Elderberry is tracked in the Regulyze Ingredient Intelligence database as a nutraceutical (Sambucus nigra). The regulatory details on this page are generated from Regulyze's structured regulatory dataset and are reviewed against the cited source.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elderberry permitted in nutraceuticals under FSSAI (India)?

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) (listed in the regulation as “Sambucus nigra extract”) is currently permitted for use in health supplements and nutraceuticals under India's FSSAI framework, per FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022. Always verify against the current official regulation for your product and market.

What is the permitted dosage of Elderberry?

No single numeric limit is listed in the source for Elderberry; permitted use is at GMP or as specified. Confirm against the current regulation.

What product category does Elderberry belong to?

Elderberry is classified under: Nutraceuticals, Botanicals.

What is the botanical (scientific) name of Elderberry?

Elderberry corresponds to Sambucus nigra, with the extract used in nutraceutical preparations.

Source: FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals…) Regulations 2022 · Last reviewed: 2026-06-20 · Data version: db-2026-06-20. Indicative only — verify against the current official regulation before use.